We started off with dumpster diving, primarily from grocery shop dumpsters, but there is a lot more resources that can be had in urban neighborhoods. This post is all about spotting opportunities where you live, that you might normally just pass by unnoticed. There is no end to the treasures you can uncover if you […]
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Urban Foraging – Dumpster Diving
Did you think foraging was just something rural dwellers with access to lots of forest were able to do? Think again! As more and more of us live in cities (by necessity or not), there are also more and more opportunities found in said city. You might be surprised to see what opportunities show themselves […]
How Less Meat Consumption Can Save the Planet – and Our Wallets
We have another fabulous guest post for you this week! This one is by Bob Haegele who writes over at The Frugal Fellow, a truly amazing writer who is able to seamlessly merge the frugal, the sustainable, and the financial without kipping a beat. Check him out! Saving money is great, but you might think […]
Tips and Tricks to buy an EcoFrugal Car – Guest post by Moriah Chace
This is a guest post by the fabulous Moriah Chace who writes over at Our Table 4 Two. Check out her site! And if you’re in need, she is a fantastic personal finance freelance writer. We have always tried to be a one car family. It’s better for the environment because it keeps our carbon […]
Save money and resources by staggering your purchases
Right now, a lot of us are stuck inside our homes and may turn online more often than usual. It’s an anxious and scary time for everyone, which makes it all the easier to feel like we should treat ourselves through online purchases and deliveries. Or perhaps online shopping is helping you distract yourself from the current situation? Whatever the case, take a deep breath and… wait. Stay that hand. For at least 72 hours, try to think of other things.
10 easy ecofrugal swaps to save your wallet and the planet
Do you want to live a more ecofrugal life, but aren’t sure where to start? Here are ten easy ecofrugal swaps to get you started!
How to Embark on a Clothes Shopping Ban to Save Money and the Planet
After 3 years of a clothes shopping ban, Angela explains how she does it, and how you can do it too! It does not have to be difficult or tedious. In fact, you probably have what you need in your closet already!
Palm oil revolution
Or how Norwegian consumers realized they have power. A lot of power. And you do to.
Zero-waste on a budget
In a world of endless consumerism and convenience, it can be more than a little daunting to imagine a life creating little to no waste. The zero-waste movement has come more to the surface of people’s awareness in the last couple of years, with front runners like Zero-Waste Chef leading the way through compassion and […]